48 Days To The Work You Love Podcast
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December 6th, 2007
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Here are a few of the questions answered in this 48-minute podcast:
1. I'm an educator and love my job. However, I'm interested in creating more income for myself and my family for vacations and other expenses. I'm looking at starting an internet bookstore what will cater to teachers and leaders. I'm wondering if this market is saturated with larger bookstores? Any suggestions would be welcomed.
2. Can you recommend any resources to get some inventions I have patented or secured? I just saw an idea I thought of several years ago on the news last night and it made me sick that I didn't pursue the idea when it came to me. I have many more ideas that come to me often and I need to follow through with these ideas that God has blessed me with.
3. I recently interviewed for and was accepted for an outside sales position. I have been in outside sales for over 20 years. However, once I was on board, I decided quite quickly I did not like the assignment. In August, I interviewed for and accepted another assignment and am not happy with it either. The pay is awesome, but the product is only marketable to a very few people. How do I break this pattern of not liking an assignment once I am in it. I love outside sales, but have been unable to find an assignment where I can stay interested for more than 4 years.
4. As we get closer to 2008 I am in the process of assessing goals. While I enjoy what I do, my ultimate goal is to be free from the grind of the 9-5 job & use my day as I want. Would you recommend I start a freelance business or simply do part time work in sales to make extra money? Is there another way to make money you'd recommend? My concern is that my regular job is my #1 priority so the hours when I could contact clients is severely limited until after 5.
5. With so many application processes being automated many are having to fill in the information about past salary or salary history. Sometimes these fields can not be left blank. As is taught in 48 Days we do not want to discuss salary in the early stages. What is one to do?
6. At my job we are doing end of the year self evaluations. This is my first year in the job and I feel that I have learned a lot in that time. Management's question is open ended, it's simply "look at your objectives for the year and assess how well you met them". How do I do this without sounding cocky, or without sounding like I'm coming down on some of my less ambitious co-workers.
November 26th, 2007
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Here are a few of the questions answered in this 48-minute podcast:
1. In September, I started a web-site related to hunting and the outdoors. I'm at a point where I need to expand my product offerings by spending $500 (minimum wholesale order). My only hang up is I have not made any money yet and here I am spending more money. Any thoughts on deciding how much is too much to spend before you know your business will be profitable?
2. I have 6 kids and my husband's business is struggling. He says that if I will work front desk, we can save 30 to 40 grand a year, plus the business will do better because I really care about it and I'm a people person. I already bake bread, sew and clean, make all the dinners from scratch and take the kids to all of their activities, help with homework and teach a teenage girl bible study class at church--plus activities during the week. What do I do??? I don't know if I can handle it all, although I really love working front desk.
3. Dan, my husband took a in Fl in Feb this year. Now, this company wants us to move to Arizona. We don't know when, we just know it will probably be in the next 2 months. We are tired of moving. We took this job because our family is here in Fl. Dan, we don't want to move. But, we don't want to make a big mistake and leave this job either. The tension in this house is as thick. Our 14 year old doesn't want to move again. I don't want to move. But, I don't want my husband to give up a job he loves for me then we suffer later for it. Dan HELP. We are stuck.
4. Just thought you'd like to know that, doing what I love, my gross sales increased 49% this year to over 104K (and the year isn't over yet), gross profits are up 69%, and net income is up 241%. All with a 7 second commute. It can be done. Find something you love and, although you will be working all the time, you will never "work" again. Thanks for the encouragement. I have much to be thankful for.
(I describe what Jim Hodges does for a living.)
5. I'm a married woman with a husband that's been on disability for the last 3 years. He gets a disability check, but that goes right to rent, leaving my paycheck as the sole source of income. We just had an increase in our rent & are now starting to have problems making our other bill payments. I need to find a way to generate income quickly so we can start getting some of our payments down on our credit cards and keeping our loan payments current. What do you suggest?
6. I have re-structured my resume in a functional format and created a new cover letter. However, I would like to know, what is more appropriate in sending these documents, (fax, email, postal mail, or in-person)?
November 20th, 2007
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Here are a few of the questions answered in this 48-minute podcast:
1. I read your book and I'm glad I did. On Oct. 25th I lost my job of over 17 years (it was a low pay 'only $9.30 an hr.' go no where job as a uniformed security officer) and after trying to dispute the termination the company let me go anyway. So now I'm waiting to hear from unemployment? Any advice, suggestions or guidance would be greatly appreciated.
2. Thank you for all you do. I enjoy and look forward to getting your newsletter each week. How do I find my purpose? I'm just average and don't have any special skills. I've worked in an office my whole adult life doing a variety of things from billing to accounting assistance.
3. I enrolled full time at the local university and I am loving going to school. I lost my job recently due to downsizing. When I did have to go to work from 8-6 M-F it was very difficult with my full-time school schedule. Do you have ideas of how I can generate income to support my family while I'm going to school that will allow for more flexibility?
4. My 10 year-old daughter is a very talented writer, by her teacher's consensus. She has currently written about 4-5 children's aged books and would like to have them seen to see if they are good enough for publication. How should we proceed?
5. What are your overall opinions of MLM businesses? We all know people who have been scammed by these business and have lost of lot of money along with destroying relationships. Do you think MLM business are a legitimate way to go into business for yourself and to make an honest living?
November 15th, 2007
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I begin this podcast talking about how to get a jump-start on your goals for 2008.
And here are a few of the questions addressed in this 48-minute broadcast:
1. Any idea as to what the future looks like for a self employed Search Engine Optimization specialist? I love learning about how to get a website to reach the first page of the search engines such as Google. I’m in love with the process but wonder if I will get frustrated with the complexity of the work trying to obtain results when the rules are always changing in the industry.
2. In a show earlier this year you mentioned how you were able to get contracts with companies to offer 3-hour workshops at $3,500 per workshop. I have developed several workshops over the years, and have two that I could offer to corporations. How do I break into this market?
3. I'm a single mom of 2, and sole provider. I am a massage therapist hardly making enough to keep us going. I would love to open my own business, like a coffee shop, but I have no money to invest. I have been looking in to the coffee franchise business, but that would take $75,000.00 cash investment and $25,000.00 franchise fee. Is there any way I could get a loan for that kind of money even though I have no collateral?
4. Dan, I have been fighting battles in my life for several years and I am so tired I just want to say what the Hell and just give up on everything, what’s so bad about all this and I say this in ALL honesty , my problems have come from the back stabbing and lies of other people. I won’t list all that’s happened to me, it would take to much time. I want to have a internet business of my on so bad but every time I start one it goes no where, I have tried some that were suppose to be good but still nothing happens, no income from them. WHAT am I doing wrong? Or am I just doomed to fail? That’s the way it looks.
5. I recently sold a business that I purchased in 2001. In my cover letter and resume I want to stress the “on the job” masters degree I believe I have earned from the “school of hard knocks” but am not sure how best to state this. Can you give me a one or two sentence suggestion?
November 6th, 2007
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Here are just a few of the questions answered in this podcast:
1. I recently read a book called, “The Five Lessons a Millionaire Taught Me,” by Richard Paul Evans. I found the website for the book, www.thefivelessons.com where the author advertises for his brain-child; a home-based, MLM business called BookWise. I am excited, yet reluctant to “jump into” this business opportunity. The catch is that it costs $39.95 to get started and $35/month, thereafter. Do you have any thoughts or advice in regards to this opportunity?
2. I feel stuck. I am 43- halfway through my professional career. My kids are almost grown, and I feel I am ready to start pounding on the second half of my career. I have an enjoyable, decent paying job. But I don't see working for someone as a way to bigger and better things. I am searching for opportunities to enhance our income, and maybe grow into something bigger. The catch-22 is that I can't really devote time into making something big happen because I still have to take care of my career, but nothing big will happen unless I can devote the time. Short of having two careers running simultaneously, how can I build dreams into something concrete?
3. I love to speak on careers and personal finance. I am speaking at The University of Mobile on Nov. 8th at a seminar on preparing for graduation. I am focusing on the topic "The top things that I wish I knew when I graduated." I would be grateful if you had any recommendations regarding resources or handouts that would be useful at the seminar.
4. I know what I’m good at—coaching and organization. I love to coach people to success in their supporting roles—particular churches. Two dilemma’s I am facing—How do I market my services effectively to a market that has never had coaching for their staff? How do I build a business in a rural area of self-sufficient people?
5. If I have a lot of debt and have been renting for a long time, do you think that having good credit would help me to get an investment home to help my situation somehow...???
Thanks, I appreciate your advice; I am a single mom.
6. I currently work for a small ISP. I am technically the only employee (we contract all other work out). I have been trying to think of a way to continue with this company yet utilize my time during the day to do other business of my own as well. Should I contract my services out to them as a self-employed individual -- or would it be appropriate to be an employee doing a "Results Only Work Environment" thing?
October 30th, 2007
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I began this broadcast by talking about how time with my granddaughter in the mornings is not wasted time away from work, but rather time to see things from a new perspective and to have my creativity increased. Then I come back to work with new ideas and solutions.
Here are some questions addressed in this week’s podcast:
1. I admit I am living Groundhogs Day and I am miserable, however I feel so drained most of the time that the thought of sending this e-mail was exhausting. When you have been down so long that it has completely drained you physically what do you do? People say 'pull yourself up by your bootstraps' but frankly I'm too tired. The thought of starting over makes me feel even more tired and overwhelmed...help?
2. I’m separated, 50, just bought my own home and have a good job in an office but my passion is elsewhere. I’d like to incorporate my love of jewelry making into a full time job but I’m one of those people who live pay check to pay check. How do I make the transition to my passion?
3. I worked as a teacher in a private Christian school for fifteen years and my husband and I raised two wonderful and respectful children. I left the school last year (to possibly switch careers) and I have a desire to help/assist parents and caregivers to train up children in a Godly and moral way. Challenge: How and where to start?
4. Four months ago, I was laid off from my job hosting the morning show at a country music radio station. I love radio. I had been in the field for 22 years. Radio has changed so much since I started. Being on the air, entertaining the listeners, sharing the things they need to know to get through the day, was all I ever wanted to do. It's what I would rather do, but I'm not sure it's possible anymore. Where do I go from here?
5. I am currently still employed by a company where I've been for 9 years. The pay is very low, I just somehow got stuck, thinking things would get better, paywise, but it never did get better. My question is, should I bother, at this point, to try to negotiate for higher wages, since I'm planning to move on to something else as soon as I can, and if so, how is the best way to go about negotiating for a better wage?
6. Over the years and listening to your show this week, I have been able to piece some of your work history together. However, I would love for you to give a timeline of your educational history, career successes and failures. It would be great to see how and when events occurred in your career. I find it inspiring to see how people such as you and Dave Ramsey have become successful, failed and then kept hope and succeeded again (on a much grander scale).
October 24th, 2007
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Here are some questions answered in this 48-minute broadcast:
1. Dan, I have an idea that I want to get licensed. There is a show on Public Broadcast or PBS called Everyday Edisons that help people get their products created and marketed. Are there other honest companies out there that will help you?
2. After a lot of soul searching, I took a new “dream” job two months ago in GIS/CAD. Unfortunately, it didn’t work out that way. The job is too big for me at this time and I need to move on. How do I explain this mistake in a good light to a potential employer?
3. Dan, I feel like a cat chasing its tail. I am 38 and have been working for the same company for 14 years and know I don't want to die there…….. My family says I would be dumb to quit. I can’t afford to loose insurance but hate what I do.... I really want a change but am just chasing my tail and getting pretty dizzy!!!
4. My husband has been out of work for six months now, and I am partially disabled. We are both 49 now, and not on the top of the hot list anymore! Credit was killed off with the job loss, and I've not been able to find funding for a home business. We'd like to relocate to an area with more opportunities, but have nothing to move on. How do we get out of this hole we've fallen in to?
5. For the past ten years I have stayed at home with our son. These past years I ran my own home business for 5 years (raised culinary herbs). I served in organizations (built web sites, organized fundraisers, marketed events, etc), as well as doing volunteer internet research. How should I show the past 10 years on my resume?
6. Hi, How do I find a Co. that would hire me to work from home??
I have 2 boys and they are doing so good in school, sports, since I stop working....Its really hard to go back to work to a 8-5 job now.
7. I want to start my own business selling high quality dolls….. I want to leave my current job, which is a bad fit and has a take-home pay of $16,000. I live with my parents and have very few expenses, but not much savings. How soon can I justify leaving my job to pursue my business?
October 17th, 2007
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Here are some questions answered in this 48-minute broadcast:
1. I am returning to the work force and have a question regarding my resume. For the past ten years I have stayed at home to raise and help educate our son. How do I cover the past ten years where I had no employer?
2. I am currently 55 years and am struggling to change careers. Four years ago I got the photography bug. I had been praying for years that God would put a new interest or guide me to do something I really love. I believe this is my answer. My biggest problem is promoting myself. Can you give me some suggestions on how I can get my photography business really off the ground?
3. Dan I read your article of someone that earns $35,000/yr and has $275,000 in college debt. I have a bachelor's in biology and I have started a master's degree in teacher education, public health - toxicology, and public health - health care org. I plan to pursue my masters in social work and my doctorate in counseling psychology. I have 50, 000 in debt and I want to want these degrees, but if you have another suggestion can you help me out.
4. I have gone through the process of finding out what I would love to do. Now to figure out how to make a living at it. I believe I am meant to preserve and restoring historic buildings. I love the feel of them and love museums and restoring other old things. I have little experience in actual construction, other than doing my own work on things, but have worked in the insurance industry around contractors for 30 years and am not a complete dummy. I am thinking of retiring from a job that I hate in April of next year and will have a moderate income by doing so. Are you willing to give me some suggestions for making the transition to this end?
5. How do I answer questions about my current salary? I've been asked outright during an interview, and recently, when I was applying online with a company, one of the questions asked my current salary. I'm afraid if I state my current salary (of $57,000) that the company with which I'm applying will offer me a similar salary. I'd like to move up in salary with my next job.
6. A few years ago I presented an idea to a couple of friends, but we never really developed the idea or the company. I'm thinking about fully developing it now. There was no formal paper work or anything. I want to be fair. How much percentage if anything should I offer them in the new company?
And this ends with a great golf story -- that displays an important life principle. "As a man thinketh in his heart, so is he."
October 11th, 2007
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Here are some questions answered in this 48-minute broadcast:
1. How do I find a reputable home business? My job will be ending at the end of December.
2. I am in an industry that doesn't motivate me and I hate getting up in the morning. I recently decided to completely change my career and I'm in the process of learning decorating. However, I'm at a road block because it's hard to get started. Do you have any suggestions for me?
3. Dan, I read in your newsletter about one of our obstacles being that we are trapped with no choices. What if that really is the truth? I'm 48, single mom of 3 teens and sole provider. I barely make enough to pay the bills. Although I'm very good at my job -- I really hate it. ……. What would you do?
4. I have a garnishment because of a medical debt. I would like to move on but I am afraid that I cannot get a job elsewhere because of the garnishment. What do I say to a new employer?
5. How do I know that what I really need is a new career rather than just a change in attitude?
6. I have been out of work for 5 months now. My wife and I and our 3 kids live in a small town pop. 242. I have been looking for a business I could run from my home, and I believe I have found it. Although, to buy the business will take about $200,000.00. Now I have run out of savings, my credit is shot, what can a do?
October 2nd, 2007
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Here are some questions answered in this 48-minute broadcast:
1. I’m 51 yrs young – I search for jobs daily, I get maybe two interviews a month and no offers? I pray daily for God to guide me to a new career and maybe I am missing His answer to me? Dan, I have tried all kinds of companies, looking where I can use the skills I've learned towards their needs, and no luck! What am I doing wrong? I am on foodstamps too and that is about to go away this next month.
2. I am in a 4 year old partnership, 5 people in all, that runs a restaurant. In the 4 years, we have averaged losing $50,000 to $60,000 per year. My best friend and I didn’t talk for over a year. My brother and I haven’t talked for 2 years. There is great tension between all 5 existing partners. I can’t sleep at night trying to figure out how to end this nightmare, not just for me but for all involved.
3. What is your opinion of the financial viability of ebooks and ezines? I see a lot of hype on the internet about them, but I wonder how much IS hype and what is realistic.
4. I am a professional interviewer going on interviews to jobs I really don't want. I find myself lost inside myself. I want to move to a whole different city and state thinking that might be the answer. What is the answer?
5. Dan, I am 67 years old, full of energy and need to do something constructive everyday just to make me feel good about the day. I would love to go back to work in sales, a field which I have spent 30 years. I have been denied a chance after 2 tries. I think it is because of my age. How can I get over that hump?
September 24th , 2007
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Here are some questions answered in this 48-minute broadcast:
1. Hi Dan. I am currently going through a process to become a financial advisor for one of the major financial institution. This is a sales job, and I need some advice on how I can be a great sales person.
2. When I apply for jobs, I never hear back from the company. Am I getting bad references from previous employers? Not sure what I'm doing wrong. Any advice?
3. How would I go about becoming a specialty (disease) coach? My son has a disease that can only be "cured" by diet and I have learned so much about it that I feel I could help others stay above water if I could connect with them. How do you make yourself marketable, what qualifies you to teach others, what would you charge, how do you get your name out there?
4. Dan, I have started to do independent consulting for a single client full-time. I am interested in marketing myself and others with my background of accounting, finance, and information systems as well as to license software I have created in MS Access. My questions are: When is a good time to incorporate and what should I consider as important criterion?
5. I am interested in starting a gourmet food preparation business. How do I choose the best franchise?
September 19th , 2007
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Here are some questions answered in this 48-minute broadcast:
1. What should I do when I keep asking and believing for good things, but continue to have disasters in my life?
2. How do I get a publisher for my instructional book and CD that I’m already selling well?
3. With fewer and fewer jobs matching the rising cost of living, how do I find one that pays what I need to live on ($65K+)?
4. I’m 48 years old and stuck in a dead-end job where I’m not using my skills and abilities. My wife says it’s too late and I’m too old to start a new career. I don’t know what to do.
Missing Podcasts? It’s cause they didn’t happen! Dan took a 3-week hiatus during the switchover to the ‘Internet Radio Show'.
August 23rd , 2007
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August 14th , 2007
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August 7th , 2007
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July 29th, 2007
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Important and exciting news about the future of the '48 Days' broadcast!
Hour 1
The importance of having a lot of ideas
*Announcement about the future of "48 Days to the Work You Love"*
Caller- I want to start my own business and do it in Ireland. Am I crazy, or is this a good idea?
Are you working just for money?
The shift in the medium for delivery of information.
Hour 2
Is Good the enemy of your Best?
Caller- How much effort, money, time, etc. do I need to put in to co-writing a book?
Caller- Is there a test or survey I can take to discover where my career strengths are?
Caller- Help with building a membership site.
Caller- I want to create a business out of building with European architectural influences. Any suggestions?
Create a business out of what you do for fun!
Hour 3
More information regarding the changes coming to '48 Days'
Caller- You can work hard and gain the ability to do anything. Your success will follow your passion. My business is improving, but I find that, financially, my success isn't showing. What can I do?
Caller- The market for my business is expanding. How do I advertise and get the word out to this new market?
Caller- A great marketing idea for the previous caller.
Caller- I love Tim's new book! How do I find out if I'm cut out to be a coach?
July 22nd, 2007
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Hour 1
Infomercials Galore!
Caller- Organizing a family business
Become a millionaire for only $19.95!
Caller- A '48 Days' success story
Caller- An infomercial success story
Working for passion and not just for profit
Caller- I need help figuring out what my calling is.
Hour 2
Caller- I've been interning in a great industry, but can't seem to find an actual job. Is it time to call it quits on this field?
Caller- An idea for a great business opportunity!
Caller- I'm ready to start an online business in my area of expertise. Where do I start?
Email- A followup question from a previous pen-making listener
Hour 3
The way people become millionaires in America
Caller- I'm about to retire, and would like to pick up some reading and possibly start a new chapter in my career. Any suggestions?
Caller- I'm going back to school to start a career in my true calling, but I keep getting frustrated with school. I need some encouragement.
Creating residual income instead of linear income
July 15th, 2007
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Hour 1
Dan's off tonight, so Tim and good friend Paul Finley field your questions and talk small business.
Tim discusses his recent book signing.
How do you know if owning a business is right for you?
Caller- How do I transition from ministry to working in the corporate world?
Caller- How do I know if enough people are interested in my idea to make a business out of it?
Caller- I have a great job with great benefits, but I'm bored. Help!
Caller- Any information about the National Association of the Self-Employed?
Unhappy rich executives
Caller- I hand craft pens. I need help with a web-marketing strategy.
Hour 2
Caller- I was hired by a failing company. I'm ready to go back to school, but I don't know what degree to pursue now.
The importance of sales to entrepreneurs
Tim does his best Dan Miller impersonation
Caller- Email newsletter management
Caller- I have bad credit, how do I manage that in an interview and job situation?
Caller- Marketing tips for a personal finance coaching business.
Hour 3
Chuck Bowen joins Tim and Paul to discuss the emerging business of coaching
Caller- I own a trucking business. My business is growing, but I don't know if my business is on its way up or down.
Caller- I'm looking to start a DJ business. How should I start?
July 8th, 2007
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Hour 1
Do we really need to work 40 hours a week to get everything done?
Meetings- Just a waste of time?
Email- I've applied online for a job, but haven't heard from the employer. What next?
Are you a Mark Twain?
Caller- I want to sell my personal story to a writer for a movie or a book. How do I find the right people?
Email- Is it wise to take an early retirement or wait it out and get a larger retirement in seven years?
Caller- A newspaper wants to use a picture from my website. How do I make sure my website gets promoted from the use of the picture?
Email- Are there any ways to compare salaries of employees to salaries of the self-employed?
Hour 2
Caller- I have a physical limitation that may prevent me from going back to my former career. How can I find something that I can do from home that isn't a scam?
Caller- How do I capitalize on the fact that I'm bilingual to develop a niche for myself?
Email- I have two radically different career choices in front of me. Which direction do I go?
Email- I'd like to start my own business and know I could be successful. How do I provide for my family while the business ramps up?
Is it OK to use credit to fund a business?
Caller- I want to start a relationship coaching business. Any general advice?
Hour 3
Email- Help! They're bringing in consultants and I have to interview again for my job after 29 years. What can I do to keep my job?
Email- I love my job, but am annoyed by the poor performance of another employee. What can I do?
Email- I'm trying to start a private label cosmetic company. I'm having trouble getting into retail stores. What should I do?
Caller- I want to start a cemetery. How can I find land and buy it at a low price?
Do you want to start a business, but don't want to invest any money?
Email- How do I set up a network for unemployed people to help each other find work?
Email- I was just fired after 3 weeks on the job. How can I find work quick?
Caller- The schmoozers get promoted and the workers get the shaft.
July 1st, 2007
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Hour 1
We're now into the second half of 2007. Are you half way home on your goals for this year?
Lunch with Warren Buffett for $650,100
Caller- How do I get started with my idea for an invention?
Caller- When is it time to quit a job with good money and move to work I love and take a pay cut?
Caller- I feel stuck in my job! Help!
Hour 2
Dan shares a creative marketing anecdote about a good friend
Do you need to to change your email address or MySpace profile?
Caller- I have an idea for an invention that is an improvement on an existing product. What should my first steps be?
Do you ever watch TV and see an ad for a new invention and slap yourself in the forehead and say "I thought of that!"?
Caller- I'd like to get into a new line of work, but I spend all of my time working at my current job. What can I do?
Caller- At 52, how do I start a search for a new career?
Hour 3
Email- How do I find out if a book has been written with a specific title?
Caller- Another '48 Days' success story!
Caller- How do I keep my current field of work from preventing me from finding work in another field?
Caller- I want to be a career coach or a life coach. What training is the best?
Caller- I'm meeting with other inventors to discuss my invention. Do I need to bother with non-disclosure agreements?
Caller- My business has been stagnant for about 17 years. It needs a pick-me-up. What can I do to reach potential customers?
Caller- I have a song that I'd like to sell online. Any tips?
What do you say in an interview when you are asked "Why did you leave your last job"?
Caller- What are some alternative marketing methods for promoting my product?
June 24th, 2007
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Hour 1
We've reached the halfway point in the year. Time to take a fresh look at our goals.
Tim's book is doing well!
Caller- Email newsletter formatting- Which way is the best?
Email- How do I get better at communicating in the workplace?
Caller- An update on starting my own business. Thanks Dan and Tim!!!
Over 680,000 downloads of the podcast last month!
Email- My age is starting to keep me from doing the work I love right now. What can I do to prepare for the day when I physically can't do it anymore?
Caller- I'm interested in so much! What can I do to narrow my focus?
Hour 2
Caller- My employer is in financial trouble. What can I do?
Caller- Online viral marketing for websites.
Email- Do I take a sure-thing job which pays less than I want, or take a risk on the possibility of a better job?
Article- Nearly 60% of hiring managers leave room for negotiating in their initial offers to employees.
Email- How do I create an email newsletter?
Caller- How do I handle a change in environment that comes along with a career change?
Are Dan and Tim working on a Sunday?
Email- My income is totally dependent on the weather. How do I deal with the "instability" of my income?
Hour 3
Delphi is offering buyouts to employees to avoid bankruptcy
Caller- Another 48 Days success story
Caller- Dog nursing homes!
Article- Can 10 years make a difference when starting your own business?
Caller- I'm burned out working 90 hours per week! I have an idea for what I really want to do. Any guidance or suggestions?
Caller- I"m starting a "people" business, but I'm not too great with people. How can I make this business succeed?
June 17th, 2007
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Hour 1
Happy Fathers Day!
We're almost halfway through 2007. How far along are you with your goals for this year?
Email- I'm having trouble finding one passion to focus on. Any suggestions?
Caller- I sent out 500 resumes and no job offers. What's going wrong?
Email- I'm being moved within my company but feel exploited because there hasn't been any discussion of changes in compensation or working arrangements.
Hour 2
Are you trapped by a high income?
Tim's new book is coming out soon!
Tim has been able to leverage his background and passions to do something unique.
The relationship of income to perspective and vision for the future
The story of how Tim's book deal and release came about
Caller- I'm looking at starting a new opportunity in sales. I'm hesitant because compensation will partially be based on commission.
Caller- I want to start a new business based on a product. How do I start marketing this product?
Hour 3
Caller- I'm looking to get in the music business. Any tips?
Caller- I have a concept for a restaurant. What are my chances of selling the concept?
Caller- What is the best way to market an e-book?
Caller- I'm ready to start a business. What steps do I need to take to get started?
June 10th, 2007
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In this episode, Best-selling author Seth Godin joins Dan and Tim to discuss his new book.
Hour 1
The misperception that you can't make money doing something you love.
The importance of personal skills over credentials and college degrees.
"Work for us and drive a new BMW!"
First jobs of highly successful people.
A new kind of "home based business"
Caller- What's a good way to approach upper management about the possibility of a promotion?
Caller- I keep getting bored with new jobs. What do I need to change?
Hour 2
Dan speaks with best-selling author and master marketer Seth Godin
Do quitters really never win?
Making a "Quit List"
Is it OK to cry at work?
Hour 3
Caller- My son recently lost his job. What can he do to support his family?
Time off for donating a kidney?
The border patrol Nascar
Caller- How do I know when to quit my business?
Caller- I'm relocating in less than a year. There are rumors of layoffs at my job. Should I consider looking for a new job, or wait it out at my current job?
June 3rd, 2007
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Hour 1
Tim's gearing up to start promoting his book. He may have to start tucking in his shirt!
Tim shares about how some of his great opportunities came about.
A discussion of one of Seth Godin's recent blogs about a blind squirrel.
Caller- How do I start a nonprofit?
Caller- Some encouragement about finding the work you love.
Email- What is the typical time it takes to get into a new career?
Power washing phone booths!
What does it take to be successful in entertainment or sports?
Hour 2
Do you really need to choose between financial security and loving your work?
Caller- I'm new to the area and can't seem to find a job. Help!
Caller- I recently quit my job and got a job at Home Depot. I've made a lot of changes recently. Am I just bouncing around or is there direction to what I'm doing?
Coca-Cola's new calorie-free sweetener
The importance of staying up on trends and news to find new opportunities.
How original ideas gain traction and gather momentum
Hour 3
Email- I want to move 2000 miles away. Do I find a job or a community first?
Caller- Invention development companies- good or bad?
Caller- Is there a book or website that will help me develop the proper verbiage for patents?
Caller- I want to open a car shop. Where do I start?
Caller- I want to do office work, but I need to make more than $8-10 per hour. What other opportunities are out there?
Caller- Some followup questions on a recent on-air email.
Email- A 48 Days success story
Caller- How do I market a book and how do I start an online radio station?
May 27th, 2007
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Hour 1
Dan is joined this week by his good friend Jerry Hall.
Email- I recently inherited a business that I have no interest in running. What can I do to take care of the employees that have poured their life into seeing the business succeed?
Email- Is Dan planning on distributing a DVD as part of a class based on '48 Days'?
The benefit of setting goals
Caller- I want to start a magazine. Where do I get started?
Caller- I feel stuck in a job I hate. How can I get back to doing things I'm passionate about?
Caller- There is a specific job that I want to go after. How do I prepare my resume considering I have no prior experience in my new field?
Hour 2
Jerry and Dan discuss their previous business ventures together.
Caller- I've put school on hold to pay off debt. What can I do to generate income with the skills I've accumulated thus far?
Email- I feel like giving up my job search. What am I doing wrong?
Hour 3
Email- What is the root of fear of change?
Caller- How do I come up with a starting point for salary negotiation?
Caller- How do I move toward a career in a field that I have no experience in?
Email- How should a deaf person approach a job search?
Caller- How do I protect the name of my business?
May 20th, 2007
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Hour 1
The power of audio and its ability to be more memorable than just plain words
Email- I can't see a way to give up my high-paying boring job to start my own business.
Business ideas that cost less than $2000 that you can make $30,000 dollars a year on.
Caller- An audio tip for recording interviews and discussions.
Caller- Is it possible to charge for podcasts?
Tim's fear of horses and boot socks.
Caller- Are there magic beans for 48 Days type success?
Caller- I run a non-profit. I recently started selling a very popular product. Do I need to start a new business for this product?
The Dan MIller/ TIm Knox Work Song
Email- How persistent is too persistent when working on securing a position at a company?
Hour 2
Why 48 Days?
Caller- I've had a ton of great interviews but no job offers. What do I need to change?
Caller- I'm trying to get into freelance writing, but I'm being asked for a resume. How do I craft a resume for a freelance position?
Caller- I feel discriminated against when trying to find clients for my business. What can I do?
Caller- I'm in salary negotiations right now. What is a good process to follow?
Hour 3
The importance of awareness of trends and their effect on your career.
Caller- I'm ready to start marketing my business. How do I get past the gatekeepers at businesses I'm selling to?
Caller- The legitimacy of the Entrepreneurial Rollover Stock Option Plan.
Caller- How can I find out how much I'm worth to a potential employer?
Dan's new granddaughter
Email- How do I determine the price I should offer for buying a business?
May 13th, 2007
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Hour 1
Anecdotes about roughing it in college, enabling parents, and changing majors in college
Caller- I was turned down by a company I really want to work for. What can I do to improve my job search?
The struggle of someone who loves their work to stay away from their work some times.
Caller- A discussion about college and the true value of a college degree.
Caller- I want to help get my mother back into the workplace. How can I encourage her to push ahead?
Building a straw house
Hour 2
The story of Dan's landscaper and how he helped his father become self-sufficient with a business.
Specifics of Podcasting
People are surprised that there is value in what they know.
Caller- I'm having trouble coming up with ideas for a business that puts my knowledge to use.
Hour 3
The story of a man who created a business out of tuning pianos.
A man who makes $20 million sharing his knowledge of PhotoShop
Modifying you business to keep up with a changing world.
Creative marketing ideas.
Has Dan ever had a job he hates?
May 6 th, 2007
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Hour 1
48 Peppermints to the Work You Love
The power of reading and constant learning
The challenge of setting boundaries when working from home
Caller- How can I find out why I was terminated?
Caller- I want to be an independent contractor. Do I still send out resumes in the same way I would for a regular job?
Caller- I want to create podcasts professionally. Do I need a business license?
Caller- What is the deal with drop-ship companies?
Hour 2
Caller- My employer was recently sold to a foreign company. What can I do now to prepare for the possibility that I might be terminated?
New Business Opportunities
Caller- I'm having trouble reaching decision makers with follow-up calls.
Caller- I'm a motivational speaker. How can I speak to promoters and get opportunities to speak?
Caller- Am I sidelining my dream business by going to school?
Hour 3
Caller- An anecdote about Ebay and going out of business.
Caller- How can I improve on going the extra mile as a manager?
Caller- How do I go about selling my business?
Caller- How do I find the proper division of a company that would have use of my skills and talents?
Caller- I plan on opening a business. I need an objective opinion on the real business possibilities of my chosen industry.
Caller- Is a MLM company for me?
April 29th, 2007
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Hour 1
The importance of interviewing well.
Email- What should I look for when picking a business to start?
Email- What steps should I take to focus myself into a career path?
Email- I went from being an employee to a contractor for the same company. Am I being paid a fair wage?
Email- I have an Associate's degree. Every potential employer wants a Bachelor's degree. How do I overcome this?
Hour 2
Dean of Admissions at MIT lied on resume and didn't attend college
Caller- Will advancements in technology cause more outsourcing?
Work isn't a curse, it's a gift!
Email- What's your opinion on the Team Destiny system?
Caller- What do you do when you're fired and don't know why, and then are asked in an interview?
Caller- I want a job where I can travel. What's out there?
Hour 3
Caller- How do I price a consulting service?
Dan discusses the intricacies of his multiple streams of income.
Email- I hate my job, but I can't afford to quit.
April 22nd, 2007
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Hour 1
Tim's experience trying to rent a "tored up" truck
Discussion of a report about today's hot job markets. What's today's hottest job opportunity?
Caller- How can I go about selling downloadable videos?
Caller- I'm about to purchase a stagnant business. How do I kick-start it and make changes to it to increase revenue?
Caller- I'm starting a photography business. How should I go about pricing my services?
Hour 2
Caller- How do I identify potential employers when I'm not completely sure about what my passions are?
Caller- I want to go back to school and finish my degree. Is it worth it?
Caller- I'm working on positioning myself in a specific niche as an entrepreneur. What are more steps I can take?
Caller- I was recently laid off. I need help with a new job search.
Caller- To patent or not to patent?
Hour 3
Caller- I'd like to make a career out of volunteer work that I've done. I can't seem to make inroads with the company I'm targeting my resume toward.
Caller- I'm looking to establish my expertise. I have a book partially completed. IS that the best way to establish myself or should I use more "traditional" methods?
Caller- I run a nonprofit organization. How can I fund it?
Caller- I feel locked in to the career path I'm on. How can I break out of that and find something new?
Caller- I'd like to start a car customization company. I've completed a few upfront steps, and would like to know what my next steps should be.
April 15th, 2007
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Hour 1
The latest fad - Webkinz
The challenge and benefits of creating a community of customers
The founder of Facebook turned down a $1 billion offer
Email - How do I expand my voice-over business?
Sir James Dyson - Inventor of Dyson Vacuums, one of the richest men in the UK, had over 5000 failures before getting his vacuum right
Hour 2
Great inventions and inventors
Caller- I have a teenager who isn't really sure what career direction he should take. How can he investigate and learn his strengths?
Caller- I have a suggestion for the dog-collar idea
Caller- Why do some businesses run a credit check on potential employees?
Caller- I want to move out of working in a family business. What steps do I take to find new opportunities?
Caller- I have 2 bachelor degrees, but am looking for a new direction. Where do I start?
Caller- I'm a minister and am looking for a second job. Potential employers are viewing my being a minister as a negative. How can I turn these negatives into positives?
Caller- I have a creative idea for a gag gift. Is my idea a good one?
Hour 3
Caller- Another dog-collar idea - an invisible dog leash.
Caller- When do you know it's time to quit a job and look for something else?
Caller- How do I provide direction to my daughter who is considering what career to choose?
Caller- How do I overcome a previous conviction to find work that I love?
Caller- I've had a job I hate for eight years. I need help with starting my own business.
Caller- A suggestion for previous caller with a conviction. Also, I took Dan's advice and have found work I love!
Caller- I need to look for new opportunities since my physical condition isn't what it used to be.
Caller- I need more money to buy into my franchise. What are my options?
April 8th, 2007
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Hour 1
Easter Egg Hunts
Businesses for Sale
The loss of a job can help you rediscover dormant ideas.
Caller- I want to revive a struggling business. How much of my life should I invest?
Caller- Comments for previous caller. Be sure to prepare an exit clause for partnerships.
Caller- I want to start a business out of giving tours. What do I need to know?
Hour 2
Creative and inexpensive marketing ideas
Caller- I'm co-writing a book. I need help with the contract process.
Caller- I have a recipe idea. Should I try to sell the product of the recipe, or license the rights to use the recipe?
Caller- I'm an author, how do I get published?
Caller- I work a job, and own a franchise. I can't afford to quit my job. How do I juggle everything?
Hour 3
Caller- I just graduated from law school and can't find a job. How do I go about searching?
Caller- Where can I find legitimate companies that will pay me to take surveys?
Caller- I've been an independent consultant for years. How do I go about moving back in to a "real job"?
Caller- Where can I find artwork for my e-books?
Problems that lottery winners face
April 1st, 2007
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Hour 1
2.8 million Americans have an "Extreme Commute"
Dan and Tim have a "30-Second Commute"
April Fools' Day jokes
The Left-Handed Whopper
Companies are using new perks and benefits to attract good employees
Bill Gates loves his work
Hour 2
This hour is a Kids and Business theme hour
Tim talks about his childhood and early interest in business
Dan discusses his early business successes and failures
Special Guest - Sondra Clark
Email- I have a 12-year old daughter who makes her own clothing and is reaching great success
Caller- My daughter owns her own business. How can she get financial support to expand?
Hour 3
Attention Podcast Listeners! What podcast format do you prefer?
Caller- I'm 12 years old and want to breed fish!
Caller- Where can I find resources that walk me through getting proper licensing for my business?
Caller- How can I find good employees?
Caller- How do I make myself more appealing to a potential employer?
Caller- I want to manufacture wine. Where do I start?
March 25th, 2007
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Hour 1
Dan is joined by his lovely wife Joanne on this episode.
Hour 2 is a "Working Together" theme hour.
Email- I followed Dan's advice and am happier in my career than ever!
Caller- Congrats to Dan and Joanne on their 39th wedding anniversary
Email- How do I go about finding my own unique purpose?
Caller- I've created a 10-hour workshop. How do I go about licensing the materials to an instructor?
Caller- I'm working my way out of debt. Do I borrow money now to start a business I love or wait until I can pay cash for it?
Caller- More anniversary congrats from Kent Julian.
Hour 2
This hour is a "Working Together" theme hour.
Dan has had one "real job" in his entire life.
The exciting life Joanne has had since marrying Dan, a free spirit.
Guests- Charlie and Ruth Jones of "Peculiar People"
Dan and Joanne's youngest child, Ashley, joins in the discussion.
Hour 3
Caller- I've had a payroll check bounce, should I mention it in interviews for potential employers?
Caller- What should we have in place before the family bread-winner jumps from a real job to working on his own?
Caller- I'm trying to start a business for the second time. I'm not great at sales. How do I take advantage of my strengths without suffering from my weaknesses?
Caller- I love my work. I'm growing older and fear that my age will cause me to be unable to continue at some point.
Caller- I'm considering taking a second job to pay off debt. Is this a good idea?
Caller- I'm so busy with my business that I don't have time for marketing. Any suggestions?
March 18th, 2007
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Hour 1
How much money would you take to leave a job you hate? A discussion of the huge response to buyout options being offered to auto workers.
Dan recently had a discussion with some older folks about how they came into their careers.
What would you do if you won $3 million tomorrow?
How do you define success in your career?
Caller- How do I find potential employers in a new city?
Hour 2
A university is offering a Ph. D. in how to be happy.
Caller- I want to start an internet business without spending much money. How do I get started?
Caller- I want to move from having a job that controls my life to having a job that lets me pursue my true purpose.
Caller- I'm a freelancer, how do I deal financially with an inconsistent income?
Caller- A story of great career success!
Caller- I've floating around from job to job. How do I transition to a really meaningful career?
Hour 3
The power of podcasting.
Caller- Are career counselors worth the money?
Caller- How can I manage my time better?
Caller- How can I get noticed by companies with my resume?
Caller- How do I take the first steps to moving out of a job I hate?
Caller- I'm about to publish my first book... now what?
March 11th, 2007
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Dan's on vacation again! Tim sits in for Dan along with co-host Paul Finley.
Hour 1
Should you start a business to make money or to be happy?
Caller- I want to sell my business. How can I find prospects to sell to?
Caller- I'm writing an e-book to sell online. What are some of the technical details I should know about?
Caller- Is it really worth the money to form an LLC in Nevada?
Traffic Jam Parties!
Caller- What can I do when my living situation doesn't facilitate the work I love?
Hour 2
Caller- I've been out of the work force for a while. How can I overcome my feelings of inadequacy as I look for work again? How can I turn my real passion into my career?
Caller- I've been in the military for 4 years. How can I transition into a career now that I've returned home.
Caller- How do I deal with inconsistent income?
Caller- I started a business without a real plan. I've taken on a lot of debt and am ready to reassess my career choice.
Hour 3
Caller- How can I find a job that suits all of my interests?
Are you suffering from "I Don't Syndrome" ?
The benefit of starting a business on a shoestring budget.
Caller- What degree should I get to start a career in technical writing?
Caller- I'm working on building my brand. Is it too risky to change my business name now that I have some business already coming in?
Caller- Comments for previous callers.
March 4th, 2007
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Hour 1
How to manage unexpected change and find opportunities within that change.
Caller- I'm moving from the non-profit sector in the corporate world. How do I deal with a negative stigma in the corporate world about social work? How do I convince a potential employer to create a position for me?
Caller- I was terminated from a job, and managed to turn it around and now I'm in business with my invention - www.lockjawsecurity.com
The power of clearly defined goals.
Caller- How do I compete with large companies?
Caller- How do I deal with my reluctance to cold call?
Hour 2
The misperception that money creates happiness.
Caller- How do I go through the patent process myself?
Caller- I've been going to school, but now am having second thoughts about my career once I finish school.
Caller- How can I get over the fear of the risk of starting my own business?
Caller- The poor man's patent.
Caller- How do I repurpose an existing product and market it for a new use?
Caller- What is the best way to search for a job?
Caller- Who do I initiate contact with at a potential employer?
Hour 3
The huge benefit and power that comes from regular reading.
Caller- I feel like I'm stuck in the position I'm in. How can I redirect myself within my industry?
Caller- I'm looking for a new career. Where can I go for some direction on how to apply my interests and skills?
Caller- What questions do I ask when looking to invest in a start-up company?
Caller- How can I get my art placed in art galleries?
Caller- How do I market my music-teaching skills and find new clients?
Caller- I have a seasonal business. How can I make it successful?
February 25th, 2007
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Hour 1
The freedom of time that comes with new work models.
The distinction between linear and residual income.
Tim talks about a friend who came up with Blues Begone in response to long waiting periods for psychiatrists in England.
A NY man fired from IBM for visiting a chat room while at work. Now suing for $5 million.
Caller- Has a great job opportunity, but new job's insurance wouldn't be adequate. Click here for more info on insurance options.
Caller- Hasn't had to search for a job in 15 years. Now is ready for job search, but traditional job-search methods aren't working.
Caller- Is ready to start a business. Needs help moving from thinking about it, to actually doing it.
Ways to avoid being intimidated by the process of starting a business.
Turning former employers into clients.
Caller- Has product idea. Wants to know about patents and startup plans.
Hour 2
Caller- Wants tips for how to interview job candidates better.
Why are manhole covers round?
Caller- Plans on being a timber broker. Wants tips for securing investment money.
The vast amount of information available on the internet.
The ups and downs of franchising.
What is the difference between a franchise and a business opportunity?
Blue light special- Five cent vasectomies!
The importance of effective marketing to your business.
Hour 3
Ways for kids to make money.
The resourcefulness that comes from growing up poor.
Caller- Job opportunities for older people and college suggestions.
Caller- Motivational Speaker Joe - How to package resume-like presentation to get corporate speaking opportunities.
Caller- Has business idea for cooking demonstration video. Needs tips for setting up infrastructure.
February 18th, 2007
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February 11th, 2007
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January 28th, 2007
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January 14th, 2007
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6:00 – 6:30 Entrepreneurs & Creative Work
6:30 – 7:00 Following Your Passion
7:00 – 7:30 Minimum Wage issues
7:30 – 8:00 Tips – when and how much
8:00 – 8:30 “Discouraged Workers”
8:30 – 9:00 What to do when Fire
December 17th, 2006
Hour 1 Hour 2 Hour 3
48 Days to the Work You Love – radio show
6:00 – 6:30 End of year thoughts
6:30 – 7:00 How to start the year
7:00 – 8:00 Finding Your Purpose – Dan Scott, guest
8:00 – 8:30 Calls – How to start a language business, how to be a motivational speaker
8:30 – 9:00 Calls – Commission only sales, truck driver Gen. Billy Mills
December 10th, 2006
Hour 1 Hour 2 Hour 3
48 Days to the Work You Love – radio show
In this week’s show, Dan’s eldest son Kevin joins the crew and along with Tim they discuss everything from family businesses, to podcasting, to the Heart Attack Grill. One of the more funny and irreverent shows that’s still packed with great career counsel!
6:00 – 6:30 Paying for Job Applications
6:30 – 7:00 Family Business
7:00 – 7:30 Buying a Business
7:30 – 8:00 Christmas business ideas
8:00 – 8:30 Selling a Business
8:30 – 9:00 More Creative Business ideas
48 Days Podcasts are Produced by Audio Interactions
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